Dollar Tree Recalls Children's Projector Flashlights Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
What's being recalled
Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man 2 Projector Flashlights
Units: About 275,000
The recalled projector flashlights are about 6 1/2 inches in length and have the Wolverine, Spider-Man and Iron Man characters and names printed on them. The flashlights come with five extra mini discs that attach to the flashlight to project various images. The back of the packaging contains the number 16879-20012-003-1003 and UPC 639277168795.
UPC: 639277168795
The problem, in CPSC's words
The flashlights can cause the batteries and/or bulb to overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received three reports of incidents involving batteries overheating in the recalled flashlights. Reported incidents include a flashlight that melted and a flashlight battery that caught fire. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dollartree.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11013, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.